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-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=4f9ab74c7ea76c9802db2935a15ddda7 "Ezequiel Guiragossian and His Traveling Social Circus")
Repat Story12.06.2025Walking through Yerevan or driving around the city, you might notice a young man juggling – he looks like someone from a kind childhood story. That’s Ezequiel Guiragossian – a juggler, acrobat, and founder of Circo Fractal, who has now been living in Armenia for about a year. Born in Buenos Aires to an Armenian father and Italian mother, Ezequiel had never seriously considered coming to Armenia – until a conversation with his uncle changed everything. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=077a641764138087fa7aec8bbcfd797a "It All Starts With One Person")
Repat Story02.06.20251 minThe Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, continues to delight Armenian (and international) audiences with innovative programs and internationally acclaimed guest performers and conductors. One of the key figures behind these programs is the vibrant and charismatic Tatev With Wings, who joined the team last year through a three-party invitation from iGorts, the Orchestra, and the Keron Development Foundation. Tatev’s experience is so valuable to Armenia that instead of the usual one-year iGorts contract, she was offered a three-year agreement. -
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Tips27.05.20251 minRepat Armenia has put together a fantastic selection of summer programs for kids and teens in 2025. Whether you're living in Armenia or part of the Armenian diaspora, these programs are a great way for your children to explore, learn, and connect with Armenia in fun and meaningful ways. Got a young artist or tech whiz at home? They can join creative workshops, arts and crafts sessions, or dive into the world of coding at our tech camps. -
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Tips19.05.20252 minAn Introduction into Armenia’s Favorite Festivals Armenians love a celebration and there are probably many Armenian traditions and festivals that you have never even heard of. Being a land steeped in ancient traditions - both Christian, and with Pagan origins - Armenia’s festivals offer an insight into the history of the nation. Prior to adopting Christianity in 301 AD, many Armenian festivals had Pagan roots, often celebrating the cycle of nature, the seasons and fertility. These festivals would involve dancing, feasting and symbolic rituals to ensure prosperity. Following the adoption of Christianity, these festivals were Christianized as opposed to eliminated, ensuring Armenia’s centuries-long traditions were preserved. Often accompanied by food, music and dance, Armenian festivals preserve Armenian culture and pass down traditions to the next generation. Keep reading to learn about some of Armenia’s most loved festivals that reflect the identity and spirit of the country. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=a31e464efa8038c896ea02025f7800b6 "Chasing Ararat: An Armenian's Journey from Africa Back to His Roots")
Repat Story16.05.20252 minVicken DerSarkissian moved to Armenia five years ago, having previously lived in Africa for several decades. But this isn’t the first time Vicken has lived in Armenia, after finishing high school in Beirut, he moved to Armenia to study engineering at university for six years. He then went into his family business, which worked with diamonds, prompting his move to Africa. “In the Armenian school in the diaspora in Lebanon they paid great attention to putting Armenia in our minds and hearts”, he says, “When we came home from school, our parents did the same. So Armenia has been part of our hearts and minds since childhood.” Vicken set his heart on going to university in Armenia, not just to study, but to learn about Armenia. “When you apply for a visa, you write the purpose of your visit”, he says, “Everybody writes tourism or holiday or something. I was so filled with idolizing Armenia... I wrote pilgrimage! ... I said that no one goes to his homeland as a tourist. I'm going to my homeland on a pilgrimage!” -
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Repat Story30.04.20252 minSome people think that repatriation is only for those who are in their 20s or 30s and “can afford to start a new life.” At Repat Armenia we wholeheartedly disagree. Repats can be any age, and can come from anywhere. As a matter of fact, many repats relocate to Armenia in their 50s and choose to establish themselves from a place of wisdom and understanding, which lends itself to a more enjoyable transition than if they came to Armenia at full steam without any plan or knowledge. To that end, we decided to collect the stories of just a handful of our repats who are in their 50s as their stories will serve as inspiration to many that age is not going to hold you back from living a good life in Armenia. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=55a974f8c05b897f2676c28d7d350f21 "Shant’s Shekherdimian: A Doctor for the Healthcare System")
Repat Story30.04.20252 minBorn and raised in California, Dr. Shant Shekherdimian’s connection to Armenia began in 1997 during his first visit to Armenia. What started as curiosity evolved into commitment, and eventually, into a life deeply intertwined with Armenia’s future. Today Shant is a pediatric surgeon with a background in public health but in 2005, he and his friends chose to spend a summer teaching English in the village of Martuni. It was “a life-changing experience to be immersed in the village life.” Dr. Shekherdimian has found a way to consistently return to Armenia and has since repatriated, though still maintains his practice in California. As a professional, he has been embedded in the Ministry of Health as an advisor, working alongside government officials with a seat at the policy-making table since 2019. And yet still sees his role not as a savior, but as a student—learning, listening, and gradually contributing to a more sustainable healthcare infrastructure. -
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News24.03.20253 min readRepat Armenia has partnered with Staff.am and has created an exclusive platform where repats, and those planning their move, can access the best positions in the Armenian job market and likewise companies looking to hire can have a direct pipeline to employees with international work experience. -
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Repat Story17.03.20252 minLiving in Russia with Armenian roots Elena Kurchavova inherited more than just her grandfather’s Armenian eyes – she also picked up his love for art. “My grandfather, Nerses Vartanovich Markosyan, was born in the village of Zargeran. I was only five when he passed away, so I didn’t really get to know him. But there are a few photos of us together. We granddaughters take after him, especially around the eyes. And I think I got his love of painting and color too – he used to copy artworks,” Elena says. Elena’s path has taken many turns – she has been a teacher, decorator, and trained restorer of oil paintings. She once worked at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, and later shifted her focus to textile interior design and creative workshops for kids. -
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Repat Story10.03.20252 min readIt's inspiring to see people who graduate from the University of Life and do as well as Vatché Yergatian has done, it’s even more inspiring to see them want to lend their talents and wisdom to Armenia. -
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Repat Story11.02.20253 min readIn 2021, our family seriously considered repatriating to Armenia for the first time. Repat Armenia has already shared the story of how our journey began in their article “The Man Who Found His Way Home.” -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=e0e6c3a86f17d4b78eecbf3fde5429ca "The Repatriate Behind Armenia's First and Only Triathlon Club")
Repat Story31.01.20257 min readJust a few months ago, Triclub Yerevan celebrated its 10th anniversary. This club, which trains triathletes and promotes an active lifestyle, was founded by Vaagn Toukharian, who got into sports – specifically triathlon – during his years in the US. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=fd6ec217b99b8a370e68ffc7af84b8bf "Conductor Nvart Andreassian: Five Decades of Experience for Armenia")
Repat Story22.01.20257 min readNvart Andreassian’s professional journey is nothing short of extraordinary. A conductor, musicologist and cultural program manager, she has lived, studied, and worked across the globe – Turkey, France, Belgium, Brazil, Uruguay, China and Russia. -
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Thoughts15.01.20259 min readYan Shenkman, a journalist, writer, screenwriter and host of numerous projects, moved to Armenia during the first wave of relocations in the spring of 2022. Unlike many others, he chose to stay. -
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Repat Story09.01.20255 min readLucy Nazaryan grew up in Yerevan, started her studies at Yerevan State University and later headed to Moscow to continue her education at the Financial University.
